No need for a casino on the Coast

LIKE many of us on the Coast, I was saddened but not surprised this week to see that the amount of money wasted on poker machines in our community is going up every year: $148.5 million was poured into pokies in 2017 on the Sunshine Coast alone.

Imagine what a difference that lost money is making to households struggling with the cost of living all over the Coast.

Then imagine how much worse this situation would become if we allow a casino to be built in the Maroochydore CBD.

My petition calling on the council to rule out a casino in the SunCentral development is still open.

If, like me, you oppose encouraging yet more gambling in our community, then please visit my website or contact my office to sign the petition and make sure your voice is heard.